Aug. 18, 2017 9:40 p.m. EDT
News: Race in America
The panelist take a deep dive into discussing race in America. The conversation also turned to Hope Hicks' new promotion. The 28-year-old was tapped as the interim White House communications director this week.
Jun. 23, 2017 9:44 p.m. EDT
News: How does the closed-door health care debate compare to Obamacare debate?
Senate Republicans crafted their Affordable Care Act replacement largely behind closed doors. Democrats were critical of the process, but during the Obamacare debate in 2009, Republicans thought the process was too secretive. How do the two debates compare? Plus, House Republicans are looking forward to debating infrastructure.
Jun. 23, 2017 9:42 p.m. EDT
News: Senate Republicans debate Obamacare replacement bill
Senate Republicans unveiled their plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Five GOP lawmakers said almost immediately that they could not support the current bill. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wants to vote on the plan before the July 4th recess. What's in the bill? And can Republican find common ground to get 50 votes?
Jun. 16, 2017 9:59 p.m. EDT
News: Calls for unity in the aftermath of Congressional shooting
Republicans and Democrats came together for a moment of bipartisan unity after Rep. Steve Scalise was critically wounded in a shooting at a Congressional baseball practice. Moments like this are a test of leadership and civility for elected officials that so often retreat to partisan corners. But the united moment doesn't remove the very serious divides officials have on issues like health care.
Jun. 15, 2017 2:50 p.m. EDT
News: Georgia runoff tests Democratic enthusiasm in Trump presidency
All eyes are on Georgia’s 6th Congressional District for the June 20 runoff to fill the seat vacated by Tom Price’s appointment as secretary of Health and Human Services. In a recent poll, Democrat Jon Ossoff held a seven-point lead over Republican Karen Handel in this district that has held by the GOP for nearly 40 years. Ossoff has raised more than $24 million, making this the most expensive House race in U.S. history. The runoff has become a test of Democratic enthusiasm with Donald Tru...
Jun. 02, 2017 9:32 p.m. EDT
News: Kushner's role, Clinton blames DNC, Biden launches a PAC, and freedom of the press threatened
TIME Magazine dubbed Donald Trump adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner "the good son." What is his role in the White House? Plus, Hillary Clinton had candid words for the role the DNC had in her 2016 loss. Former Vice President Joe Biden launches a PAC and plans to stay involved in the 2018 midterms. The White House asks the Supreme Court to consider the controversial travel ban.
May. 19, 2017 9:26 p.m. EDT
News: Roger Ailes' legacy, Anthony Weiner pleads guilty and protest at Turkish embassy turn violent
Fox News founder Roger Ailes died this week at age 77. Ailes was fired from Fox last year after allegations of sexual misconduct. Former Congressman Anthony Weiner pleaded guilty to sending sexually explicit pictures to an underage girl. Weiner resigned from Congress in 2011 after a similar scandal. Plus, bodyguards of Turkish President Erdogan were caught on camera assaulting protesters outside Turkey's embassy in Washington, DC.
Apr. 21, 2017 9:25 p.m. EDT
News: Obama to make first post-presidency speech and VP Pence travels to Asia
Former President Barack Obama is set to make his first major speech since leaving the White House in January. Obama will return to his roots and discuss community organizing. Plus, Vice President Mike Pence made his first major trip to Asia since taking office. And what does the future of the Democratic Party look like ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
Apr. 21, 2017 9:23 p.m. EDT
News: President Trump's domestic agenda as 100-day mark approaches
President Trump is nearing the 100-day mark of his presidency and Congress is set to return from a two-week recess. On the agenda: a return to health care reform, averting a government shutdown and tax reform. Plus, what can Republicans and Democrats learn from special elections before the 2018 midterm elections? And Trump's foreign policy continues to take shape in his first months in office.
Mar. 31, 2017 9:39 p.m. EDT
News: DNC chair shakes up staff, Gorsuch vote nears, Ivanka’s new job and Trump’s life at Mar-A-Lago
Staff at the Democratic National Committee were asked to resign this month as the new Chair Tom Perez tries to regroup after the 2016 election. The Senate will vote next week on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Even with two Democratic votes, he still faces a filibuster. President Trump’s Daughter Ivanka is taking an official, unpaid job in the West Wing.
